Approaches for Improving Nutritional Aspects of Cereals and Cereal-Based Foods
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Grain".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 18 July 2025 | Viewed by 1001
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cereal by-products; cereal chemistry; dough rheology; sourdough fermentation; extrusion 3D printing; high-intensity ultrasound; enzyme activity; bakery products
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Interests: cereal food processing; bread; innovative technology, gluten-free; bakery products; cereal by-products; dough rheology
Interests: cereal food processing; bread; dough; wheat; biscuits; cereal products; food chemistry; food science and technology; antioxidant activity; food analysis; nutrition
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Cereals are a cornerstone of global food security because they are a staple food and an important source of essential nutrients. However, optimizing the nutritional potential of cereal-based products requires a multifaceted approach that balances the needs of consumers for a healthy diet with the requirements of an attractive and safe product. The exploration of whole grains and underutilized grains, as well as the use of traditional and innovative technologies in the implementation of clean label processes, represent a comprehensive strategy to add value to cereal-based products. This Special Issue presents contemporary and traditional strategies to augment the nutritional profile of cereals and cereal-based products. The topics addressed include but are not limited to synergistic approaches that take into consideration ancient and underutilized grains, sustainable minimal or fortification processing techniques, the use of novel ingredients, and product development for specific dietary needs with consumer preferences in mind. This call to action invites the submission of research articles and reviews.
Dr. Dubravka Novotni
Dr. Bojana Voučko
Dr. Nikolina Mustač
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- cereal-based foods
- functional foods
- consumer preferences
- whole grains
- clean label
- ancient grains
- sustainable processing
- product development
- specific dietary needs
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